After receiving some serious attention from other schools following Clemson's ACC title season, offensive coordinator Chad Morris has agreed to a new contract that will reportedly make him one of the highest paid assistants in college football.

As a high school football coach, Morris studied Malzahn's fast-paced offensive scheme and has implemented many of the same ideals in his own offensive system. As a speedy offense continues to see success in today's game, the value of a coach like Malzahn or Morris has clearly been set at the highest level.

There were widespread reports that new Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer had his eyes on Morris joining him in Columbus. With Meyer's spread tendencies and quarterback Braxton Miller the heir apparent under center Buckeye fans were hoping the first-year Tigers' coordinator would jump at the opportunity to join the two-time national champion. But head coach Dabo Swinney was confident in Morris' commitment to Clemson. He told reporters the week before the Tigers' 38-10 win over Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship Game that he could only see Morris leaving for a head coaching position. With the new deal in place at Clemson, it looks like he will be there until that opportunity arises.

The Tigers next challenge will be preparing to face Dana Holgorsen's West Virginia squad in the Orange Bowl Jan. 4. It will be Clemson's first return visit to the Orange Bowl since winning the national championship in 1981.